Quick Tip: Backtesting mistake to avoid

Here’s one quick tip for a backtesting mistake to avoid: on Tradestation, if you develop a strategy using a stop market and a stop loss that gets you out on the same bar: the platform won’t be able to verify whether your stop or target was hit first unless you enable “Look Inside The Bar Backtesting”.

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Curtis is passionate about markets. He has developed top ranked futures strategies. His core focus is (1) applying machine learning and developing systematic strategies, and (2) solving the toughest problems of discretionary trading by applying quantitative tools, machine learning, and performance discipline. You can contact him at curtis@beyondbacktesting.com.

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